October 12, 2007---Huntington Beach Arrival

October 12, 2007---Huntington Beach Arrival
Reaching the Pacific Ocean after 42 days on the bicycle

Minneapolis to Huntington Beach

Pedaling a bicycle to Huntington Beach, CA has been my dream for more than five years. On September 1, 2007 the journey will begin. This blog will document "people" and "places discovered" along the journey. Welcome to a different way of seeing America. Enjoy a virtual ride!
Pics from first day
More pictures from the morning take off! http://www.jonsmithers.com/dennis090107-cathy/
Some really fun pics here.... http://www.jonsmithers.com/dennis090107

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Route Overview

Route Overview
Minneapolis to Huntington Beach

Itinerary

DAY #DATEMILESTOTAL MILES DESTINATION
1Sat 9/17171 Gaylord, MN
2Sun 9/255126 St James, MN
3Mon 9/357183 Spirit Lake, IA
4Tue 9/450233 Sheldon, IA
5Wed 9/558291 Sioux City, IA
6Thu 9/656347 Tekamah, NE
7Fri 9/739386 Elkhorn, NE
8Sat 9/867453 Milford, NE
9Sun 9/980533 Hastings, NE
10Mon 9/1055588 Holdrege, NE
11Tue 9/1173661 McCook, NE
12Wed 9/1276737 Haigler, NE
13Thu 9/1371808 Cope, CO
14Fri 9/1441849 Last Chance, CO
15Sat 9/1561910 Elizabeth, CO
16Sun 9/1634944 Columbine Valley, CO
17Mon 9/17631007 Colorado Springs, CO
18Tue 9/1801007 Colorado Springs, CO
19Wed 9/19701077 Pueblo, CO
20Thu 9/20751152 Walsenburg, CO
21Fri 9/21621214 San Luis, CO
22Sat 9/22601274 Taos, NM
23Sun 9/23481322 Santa Cruz, NM
24Mon 9/24311353 Santa Fe, NM
25Tue 9/2501353 Santa Fe, NM
26Wed 9/26671420 Tijeras, NM
27Thu 9/27681488 Contreras, NM
28Fri 9/28791567 Highways 52, NM
29Sati 9/29591626 Quemado, NM
30Sun 9/30751701 Vernon, AZ
31Mon 10/1741775 Forest Lakes, AZ
32Tue 10/2701845 Sunflower, AZ
33Wed 10/3451890 Scottsdale, AZ
34Thu 10/4261916 Sun City West, AZ
35Fri 10/5821998 Wenden, AZ
36Sat 10/6612059 Parker, AZ
37Sun 10/7592118 Desert Center, CA
38Mon 10/8902206 Desert Hot Spgs, CA
39Tue 10/9452251 Calimesa, CA
40Wed 10/10382289 Highland, CA
41Thu 10/11312320 Anaheim, CA
42Fri 10/12172337 Huntington Beach, CA
43Sat 10/1302337 Huntington Beach, CA
44Sun 10/1402337 Huntington Beach, CA
45Mon 10/15 Fly to Minneapolis, MN

Blog Archive

Do you think Dennis will make it to California?

An epic journey of more than 2000 miles. Untold encounters with the heart and soul of America. Surely this experince will change Dennis, but in what way? Cast your vote now.

Wednesday, October 3, 2007

Knotty Pine Cafe

We are leaving Payson and heading to Scottsdale. (about 75 miles)
Enjoy a fine Wednesday.

It wa nice talking to you Sharon B.

Posted by Dennis McCoy at 11:43 AM
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4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi Dennis and George,

Enjoyed your pics and remarks today--had been wondering if you made your goal yesterday. Looks like you did and now well on your way to Scottsdale. I hope it's all downhill! And you're not being chased by those thorny plants, your tires' worst enemy it seems.

I'm expecting a photo from Sunflower soon. Hope it lives up to its delightful name. :)

George, it,s been great that you've been riding with Dennis for a week. His Mom and I wish you could go all the way! I bet he does, too. :)

Wishing you a fine ride today and no more flats.

Love from AJ

October 3, 2007 at 1:41 PM
sue schott said...

Lee and I were in Payson & Scottsdale a year ago last April. Beautiful places. Makes me long for the mountains of AZ. Enjoy your down hills!
You are keeping right on schedule and meeting such wonderful people on the way. What a journey!
sending blessings your way, sue & lee

October 3, 2007 at 9:20 PM
Anonymous said...

Den,

Bob and I were in Payson in March, 2004, on our way to meet you and Cathy at the LA airport. We stayed there one night. What a beautiful spot!!!!! And I remember that the drive (via car, not bike!!!) down to the Phoenix area was beautiful. I can only imagine how much more of that beauty you took in by biking rather than driving.

Great talking to you, George and Cheryl this evening. It sounds like they are taking good care of you!!! :) Enjoy those large beers!!!! You deserve it.

I am anxious for an update tomorrow night when you hook up with your brother after his adventure in the Grand Canyon....what wonderful timing that you are both in the Phoenix area at the same time! Devine intervention?

Take care.

Sharon

October 3, 2007 at 9:53 PM
childofyah said...

What a delightful day for riding. I pray for safety and continued success in your adventure and NO MORE FLATS! ha ha

"A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones." (Prov. 17:22)

You are both in my thoughts today.

Joanna :)

October 4, 2007 at 8:12 AM

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